Cranbourne   18 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Hertz Clayton BM58 Handicap 2025m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.36)  

Genuine tempo with La Rosetta leading the way. HURRICANE GEORGIE (2) did a good job to be beaten just over 4 lengths in a Stakes race time out and the start prior was beaten just 2.5 lengths by a subsequent Group 1 placegetter. That looks super form for this. ELECTROZINO (5) made an encouraging return when only narrowly beaten and up in trip, from a gun draw he could give this a shake. LA ROSETTA (6) is another who is drawn well and we still don't know what her ceiling is yet. MYSTIC HIGH (10) was well beaten last start, but that was in the Stony Creek Cup, which was only her second run back from a spell and should be much fitter for this. LOOK SHARPISH (1) has been adequate at his past two and a recent Flemington jumpout should have him ready to fire. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hurricane Georgie to win.
1 8x854 LOOK SHARPISH
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
8YO  GREY  MARE 62.0KG
P R Fielding, G W Fielding, N Frangoulis, G Hinton, M Heading, Mrs J M Smith, L A Smith, D R Prior, Mrs L M Sullivan, P P Griffin, Mrs E Griffin, J T Driscoll, M G & P Nunan, Major Racing (N Frangoulis), McAsh, Triton Lennox (B B Martin OAM), Flemington Bloodstock & Eating Banana's (D Prowse)
Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dillinger carrying 60kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 9 at Terang Bm64 on February 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hoodys Horse with 60.5kg at $61. Terrific chance to return to form.
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BEAU TRELOAR
White, Good Friday Appeal Logo, Purple Quartered Cap With Logos
2 x6235 HURRICANE GEORGIE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, Two Bays Farm, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, D A Vedelago, Miss W J Williams, C J Atkins & Mrs P M Schloss
Most recently 5th of 14 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Comanche Miss with 55kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $18. Will find this much easier than recent starts.
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B MELHAM
Emerald Green, Teal Stripes
3 46x61 ROGAN
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & F Brown
Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chest Of Gold with 58kg at $10. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1600m defeating Stylish Prince carrying 59kg at $2.20. Good win in maiden grade last start but this is a strong BM58.
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K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
4 0x515 SHOWMARA
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
P Papos, R J Harding, C Sui, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, B J Cash, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, P D Hamilton, J W Joyce, M A Paine, A R Papst, D J Staal, M A Schroeder, A G Walkerden-White, T A De Iulio, M J Gooden, R Jones, Mrs A D C Murray, R D Cooper & Jakob's Day 2024 (Mgr: L Glavan)
Last start 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Foreverintime with 55.5kg at $11. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1400m defeating Tanya Simone with 56kg at $7.50. Looking to others.
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LAUREN BURKE
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
5 106x2 ELECTROZINO
ANDREA LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra), C Sita, C J Cooke, J F Bono, K W Franklin, D W Franklin, Mrs S M Brodie, Mrs J M Franklin, D Fayle, B L Shannon, 2W (Mgr: S W Dyson), Top Tier Racing, G Del Mastro, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane & D P Krushka
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 13 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1600m, head behind Turfie with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Delivering with 59.5kg at $67. Hard to beat up in trip off the good first-up run.
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BEN ALLEN
Green And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 4152 LA ROSETTA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
A L Rebbeck, T P Gordon, Mrs M L Durling, F Buckley & A D Gordon
Useful filly. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 4 over 2080m, nose behind Compressing carrying 54kg at $13. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Spangled Sipper with 59.5kg at $5.50. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 44041 FUDGE
JOSEPH WALDRON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S A Waldron, M Waldron & J Waldron
Recent form sound. Most recently settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham F&M Bm64 April 3 over 1600m defeating Watersports carrying 54.5kg at $26. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, slow going 1.75 len behind Spangled Sipper carrying 55kg at $19. Racing well and can win again.
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Royal Blue And White Checks, Royal Blue And Gold Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
8 342x5 ZAAFFAIR STEAL
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Dr I D'Cruz, D Goodall-Wilson, Dr W D Capell, Mrs A D Walsh, J K Afford, The Big Steal (Mgr: Dr W D Capell), R D'Cruz, Miss C M D'Cruz & Mrs M D'Cruz
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Sale Bm58 on March 30 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Midnight Glow carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Evaporate carrying 57.5kg at $41. Rates highly and should improve.
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J MOTT
Orange, Black Band, Orange Cap, Black Pom Pom
9 59657 BLACK AUTUMN
ROBBIE LAING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Grigg, B J Fraser, Mrs D Kenney, G Kraft, Mrs L H Kraft, Ms J M Millman, Mrs A B Lawrence, A F Milburn, Ms L Anderson, B Davey, T G Pickering, G Bell & T J Cox
Last start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 9 over 2400m, 5 len behind Fernao with 55kg at $81. Before that 5th of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Tactfull with 58kg at $20. Form only moderate and happy enough to avoid.
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J NOONAN
Navy Blue And Red Stars
10 57x64 MYSTIC HIGH
CINDY ALDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms C M Alderson, Ms D J Armstrong, M W Badrian, M C Price & P Richards
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on February 5 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Morrissette with 51.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell in a small field at Stony Creek S Ck Cup on March 9 over 2114m, 7 len behind Fam Gorman carrying 54kg at $21. Repeats of recent runs would go close in this grade.
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LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
11 72422 SINISTER SAUCE
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J Docherty, H H Wee, M C Wade, P L Cooper, S D Cameron, M A White & V Ceravolo
Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1606m, 1.5 len behind Marina Di Campo carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mister Businessman with 54kg at $10. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
12 55826 FINE REBEL
JOHN MOLONEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J F Moloney, Mrs K M Moloney, Mrs C J Moloney, Mrs A L Moloney, Mrs B M Porcino, C Chapman & Mrs S M Moloney
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1736m, 6 len behind Captain Hilfiger with 55kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1521m, 0.8 len behind Son Of Grace carrying 55kg at $6. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1736m at Sale to feature in the finish.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
13 80756 SUMMERHILL
TONY ROSOLINI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M R Rosolini & Miss V Rosolini
Most recently 6th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m, slow going 11 len behind Bitcoin with 68kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 29 over 2808m, 5.5 len behind Retrospection with 64kg at $14. Others preferred.
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MS Y OTA
Red, White Stars